Richard W, Thanks for the response.

She actually holds a tourist visa, which is still valid. Can we apply for the family visa on arrival? If she comes on a family visa, is she entitled to NHS treatment?

I'm an Irish citizen who grew up from the age of 3 in the UK. I've been working in China for 3 years but still have an address and bank account there. I haven't applied for UK citizenship yet, but plan to when I return. I'm married to a Chinese national and we're expecting a child in 6 months. We ...